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Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
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420-450 / 1000+ results research Effects of dihydrotestosterone on osteoblast activity in curdlan-administered SKG mice and osteoprogenitor cells in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.
research New ester derivatives of dehydroepiandrosterone as 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
research MON-369 Treatment of Nonclassic 11-Hydroxylase Deficiency with "Hair, Skin, and Nails," an Over-the-Counter, Insulin Sensitizing Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
research The 5α-Recluctase System and Its Inhibitors
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride, are used to treat conditions like prostate issues and skin disorders.
research 5-Bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde Promotes Hair Growth through Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin and Autophagy Pathways and Inhibition of TGF-β Pathways in Dermal Papilla Cells
5-Bromo-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde could potentially help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and inhibiting others.
research Hypoxia inducible factor-1α promotes trichogenic gene expression in human dermal papilla cells
HIF-1α is important for hair growth and could be a treatment target for hair loss.
research VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPIC INVESTIGATION AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF A 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR: FINASTERIDE
The PW91 method is best for calculating the basic physical and chemical properties of Finasteride, a drug used for prostate issues and hair loss.
research The SH-1 Molecule By Dr. Melvin Sewell
SH-1 effectively treats hair loss without side effects.
research Ligand‐independent Regulation of the hairless Promoter by Vitamin D Receptor†
Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
research Estrogenic Potential of 2-Alkyl-4-(thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.
research Role of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Human Hair Follicles
Ornithine decarboxylase is crucial for human hair growth and the hair cycle.
research Sulfation of minoxidil by human liver phenol sulfotransferase
Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa in a 28-Year-Old Male Responding to Finasteride
Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
research Changes in Hair: Causative Factors
DHT, not testosterone, mainly affects hair growth and related conditions.
research Synthesis of mimics of steroid A ring as potential enzyme inhibitors
Mimicking the steroid A-ring may help create effective enzyme inhibitors for prostate disease treatment.
research Age-related downregulation of dihydrotestosterone-inactivating enzymes in human scalp sebaceous glands
As people age, certain enzymes in scalp glands decrease, affecting hair health.
research Interleukin‐1 family cytokines and soluble receptors in hidradenitis suppurativa
IL-18 levels are higher in hidradenitis suppurativa patients and may indicate disease severity.
research Hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR): clinical heterogeneity and long-term efficacious management of eight patients from four unrelated Arab families with a loss of function VDR mutation
Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
research The citrullinating enzyme PADI4 governs progenitor cell proliferation and translation in developing hair follicles
PADI4 enzyme slows down cell growth in developing hair follicles.
research CBL1‐CIPK26‐mediated phosphorylation enhances activity of the NADPH oxidase RBOHC, but is dispensable for root hair growth
A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research High-content drug screening for rare diseases
High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
research Twins with psychiatric features and a nonsense HRAS variant affecting transcript processing
A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
research Heparanase 1: a key participant of inner root sheath differentiation program and hair follicle homeostasis
Heparanase is essential for hair follicle health and inner root sheath differentiation.
![Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/Arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/Aryl) Alkyl/Arylamido]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear](/images/assets/861159f1-7bd4-420c-a16b-4829458efe68/small/15592.jpg)
research Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/aryl) alkyl/arylamido]-4-methyl-4-aza-5α-androstan-3-ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear11The research has been supported by Endorecherche that is seeking patent protection for the new compounds. F. Labrie is President of Endorecherche.
The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
research A New Heterozygous Variant of c.1225_1227delTTC (p.Phe409del) in Insulin Receptor Gene Associated with Severe Insulin Resistance and Hyperandrogenemia in an Adolescent Female with Type A Severe Insulin Resistance Syndrome
A specific gene variant is linked to severe insulin resistance and hormone imbalance in a teenage girl.
research Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Targeted expression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase increases susceptibility to chemically induced skin carcinogenesis
Increasing SSAT makes skin more prone to cancer.